As with real sports, the racing people are fond of year-end reviews, including notable figures lost. In Horse Racing Nation’s version (“In Memoriam”), among the 18 “equine stars” remembered exactly two were active at the time of their deaths (Taraz, X Y Jet). Nary a word on any of the other 457 horses killed at U.S. tracks last year. (Note: I’ve yet to file my FOIA requests, so that number will grow, dramatically.) But why would they? To acknowledge a significant number of the dead, let alone all of them, would force the apologists to confront their own complicity to carnage.
The 2020 dead, so far…
Wristlet, Jan 1, Delta R – “open fracture”
Ruby Roundhouse, Jan 1, Los Alamitos S – “abscess in LH, colicky for six days…toxic”
Marine Corps, Jan 1, Palm Meadows (FL) T – “euthanized due to injury of pelvis”
Golden Birthday, Jan 1, Santa Anita R – “took a bad step” (broken leg)
Berliner, Jan 1, Tampa Bay R (euthanized Jan 3) – “displaced knee fracture”
Dance Dune, Jan 1, Tampa Bay R – “vanned off,” dead
Sassy Diva, Jan 2, Charles Town S – “founder” (three years old, yet to be raced)
Yorkiepoo Princess, Jan 3, Belmont S – “severe laminitis…euthanized in her stall”
Power Punch, Jan 3, Gulfstream R – “vanned off,” dead
Lrh Fast as Oak, Jan 4, Louisiana R – “open, displaced fracture”
Perry Train, Jan 4, Louisiana R – “acute, displaced fracture”
Elegant Sundown, Jan 5, Golden Gate R – “open, fractures; severe, complete ruptures”
Shezaflirtyshack, Jan 6, Mahoning T – “ran into chain link fence”
Delightful Offer N, Jan 6, Northfield R – “coming out of final turn, horse broke down”
Third Day, Jan 6, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Jest Famous, Jan 7, Los Alamitos S – “acute colic, found thrashing and rolling”
Buckstopper Kit, Jan 7, Santa Anita S
X Y Jet, Jan 8, Palm Meadows (FL) T – “heart attack”
Secreto Primero, Jan 8, Turf R – “fractured sesamoids”
J Rob, Jan 9, Fair Grounds R – “vanned off after winner’s circle, [euthanized]”
Kentucky Steal, Jan 9, Fair Grounds R – “displaced fracture”
Eyell Be Back, Jan 10, Los Alamitos R (euthanized Jan 12) – “carpus”
Caught by Surprise, Jan 10, Penn T – “complete humerus fracture, multiple fragments”
I’mluckysgirl, Jan 10, Turfway R – “[multiple] fractures and ruptures”
Big Shanty, Jan 11, Fair Grounds R – “displaced fracture”
Ebo Strong, Jan 11, Penn R – “[multiple] fractures with tearing of suspensory ligament”
Show No Mercy, Jan 12, Gulfstream T
Salambo, Jan 12, Gulfstream R – “went wrong…euthanized”
Blingin It Back, Jan 12, Tampa Bay S – “likely GI rupture”
Salsa Criollo, Jan 12, Tampa Bay S – “colitis”
Busy Signal, Jan 13, Gulfstream T
Usual Suspect, Jan 13, Oaklawn T – “exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage”
Bigger Picture, Jan 13, Palm Meadows (FL) T (eight years old, 41 races)
Indian Brew, Jan 13, Turf R – “fractured knee”
Mama Caught Da Train, Jan 14, Louisiana R – “acute neurologic trauma”
All Star Flyer, Jan 15, Delta R – “compound fracture”
Jim’s Silverbullet, Jan 16, Fair Grounds R – “open, compound, displaced fracture”
Take Charge Cece, Jan 17, Fair Grounds R – “open, compound, displaced fracture”
Harliss, Jan 17, Santa Anita R – “fractured ankle”
She’s Quiet, Jan 18, Charles Town R (euthanized Jan 27) – “fractured sesamoids”
Super Beauty, Jan 18, Golden Gate S – “small intestinal strangulation”
Solder, Jan 18, Gulfstream T
Uncontainable, Jan 18, Santa Anita R – “fractured ankle”
Katies Easy Moves, Jan 19, Los Alamitos R – “fetlock”
Tikkun Olam, Jan 19, Santa Anita T – “complete transection of spinal cord”
Obligated to None, Jan 19, Turf R – “leg injured, euthanized”
Dark N Cloudy, Jan 20, Aqueduct R – “broke down…euthanized on track”
Jewel Can Disco, Jan 20, Belmont T – “sustained an injury while breezing…euthanized”
He’s Cheeky, Jan 20, Fair Grounds R – “trauma [in gate]”
Jess a Cajun, Jan 20, Louisiana R – “acute, displaced fracture”
Data Force, Jan 20, Sam Houston T – “sudden death – died on track” (two years old)
Is It Over, Jan 21, Los Alamitos S – “colic of 24 hours duration”
Mama Lela, Jan 22, Mahoning R (euthanized Jan 23) – “head trauma”
Shut the Box, Jan 23, Oaklawn S – “equine protozoal myeloencephalitis”
Cowboy Coffee, Jan 23, San Luis Rey S – “colic – unrelenting pain for two days”
A Freud of Mama, Jan 24, Belmont T (euthanized Feb 8) – “passed after complications”
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jan 24, Gulfstream T
Strong Performance, Jan 24, Gulfstream R – “fell while in distress…euthanized”
Grisaceo, Jan 24, Tampa Bay T – “fractured cannon”
Quizzical Cajun, Jan 25, Aqueduct R – “catastrophic injury…euthanized on track”
Celtic Warrior, Jan 25, Turf R – “injured fetlock, euthanized”
Esterina, Jan 26, Laurel R – “pulled up lame…euthanized”
Bruno, Jan 26, Tampa Bay S
Stella B., Jan 28, Parx T – “severely comminuted fractures”
yet-to-be-named, Jan 30, Belmont T – “shaft fracture…euthanized on the track”
Gaby’s Dream, Jan 30, Gulfstream R – “took a bad step”
Chobee Girl, Feb 1, Charles Town T – “fractured pelvis”
Tumble Pass, Feb 1, Charles Town T (euthanized Mar 6) – “comminuted fracture”
Ted’s Shadow, Feb 1, Oaklawn T – “catastrophic injury”
Spirogyra, Feb 2, Oaklawn R – “euthanized due to catastrophic injuries”
Rumers Are True, Feb 3, Charles Town S – “found dead” (five years old, last raced Jan)
Lethal Shot, Feb 3, Charles Town T – “fractured sesamoids”
Gunsandgigglesjoe, Feb 3, Mahoning T – “collided with rail, catastrophic chest injury”
On Thunder Road N, Feb 4, Pocono R – “severely comminuted fracture”
Selenas Jewel, Feb 6, Delta R – “acute fracture”
Volley Molly, Feb 6, Sam Houston T – “leg fracture – euthanized on track”
Data Hawk, Feb 7, Golden Gate S – “catastrophic skull fracture, massive hemorrhage”
Stay Again, Feb 7, Gulfstream R – “collapsed”
Fire Boss One, Feb 8, Charles Town S – “allergic reaction” (raced the day before)
Birdies Honor, Feb 8, Laurel R – “collapsed”
Tiki Thomas, Feb 8, Penn T – “[multiple] fractures, [one] into more than 25 fragments”
Double Touch, Feb 8, Santa Anita T – “sudden death” (five years old)
Foot in the Door, Feb 8, Tampa Bay R – “had heart attack” (three years old)
Buddy Princess, Feb 9, Rillito R – “suffered a catastrophic injury”
Miss Romania, Feb 12, Santa Anita T – “fractured shoulder”
Riveter Gloria, Feb 14, Charles Town R – “multiple fractures”
El Tristan, Feb 14, Fair Grounds R – “open, comminuted, displaced fracture”
Classic Covey, Feb 15, Fair Grounds R – “all the soft tissue structures came apart”
Mr. Philly Dilly, Feb 15, Gulfstream R – “took a bad step”
Teriyaki, Feb 15, Gulfstream R (euthanized Feb 16)
Major Flirt, Feb 15, Laurel R – “pulled up lame…euthanized”
Prs the Game Changer, Feb 15, Louisiana R – “acute paralysis”
Devil’s Drama, Feb 15, Oaklawn R – “catastrophic injury”
Randy’s Boy, Feb 15, Rillito R
Blind Sea, Feb 15, Sam Houston R – “leg fracture, extensive hemorrhage”
Smokey, Feb 16, Oaklawn S – “injured in barn, died due to cerebrum hemorrhage”
Different Days, Feb 16, Oaklawn R (euthanized Feb 17) – “carpus fracture”
Freet Dem, Feb 17, Charles Town T – “dislocation”
Taraz, Feb 17, Oaklawn T – “severely fractured her pastern”
Graveyard Shift, Feb 17, Parx R (euthanized Feb 18) – “[multiple] fractures”
Homeboy, Feb 18, Parx T – “fractures, numerous missing/displaced bone fragments”
Harlan Selection, Feb 19, Sam Houston R – “hypovolemic shock – died on track”
Unveiled, Feb 20, Santa Anita T – “fractured shoulder”
Radio Tim, Feb 21, Los Alamitos R – “fractured fetlock”
Street Machine, Feb 21, Los Alamitos R – “fractured fetlock”
Mobil’s Lemonesque, Feb 22, Mahoning S – “cast overnight; colic, suspected torsion”
Better Song, Feb 22, Meadows T – “sudden death – artery rupture”
Discreet Affair, Feb 22, Tampa Bay T
Lemon Drop Candy, Feb 23, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Leo Meister, Feb 24, Mahoning T – “collapsed at wire and died” (four years old)
Dance Electric, Feb 24, Mahoning T – “bleeding from ear, probable skull fracture”
Proud Supporter, Feb 24, Parx R – “severe pelvis fracture with extensive hemorrhage”
Flip a Coin, Feb 25, Charles Town S – “equine protozoal myeloencephalitis”
Rollin Inside Out, Feb 25, Mahoning R – “fractured ankle out of gate”
A Lonna At the Top, Feb 26, Golden Gate T – “collapsed in stall after training”
Arguto, Feb 26, Oaklawn T – “catastrophic injury”
Rendezvous for Two, Feb 27, Charles Town T – “cellulitis” (three, yet to be raced)
Princess Rashelle, Feb 28, Charles Town R – “broke leg…euthanized on the track”
Fist of Rage, Feb 28, Fair Grounds R – “open, displaced fracture”
Montauk Memories, Feb 29, Aqueduct R – “leg injury”
Thousand Oaks, Feb 29, Golden Gate S – “flipped…severe, comminuted skull fracture”
Keck, Feb 29, Golden Gate T
Cutie Fantastic, Feb 29, Gulfstream T
Winning the Medal, Feb 29, Parx R – “fractures, cartilage ulcer”
Chosen Vessel, Feb 29, Santa Anita R – “fractured ankle”
Satan’s Last Train, Mar 2, Charles Town T (euthanized Mar 3) – “multiple fractures”
Two Putt, Mar 2, Mahoning T – “double fracture” (had been raced 54 times)
Imasuperstar, Mar 2, Parx S – “infection”
Rydell, Mar 2, Parx S – “torn ligament, lacerated tendon”
Diva Drama, Mar 2, Parx T – “vertebral fracture with spinal cord compression”
Brainfreeze, Mar 4, Mahoning T – “displaced fracture”
yet-to-be-named, Mar 6, Gulfstream T
Double Whammy, Mar 6, Gulfstream R (60th race)
C C’s Cup of Tea, Mar 6, Parx T – “[multiple] fractures and lacerations”
Super Touch, Mar 6, Turfway R – “collapsed and died – hemorrhage, shock”
Ship Quick, Mar 7, Charles Town T – “fractured sesamoid”
A P Quickly, Mar 7, Mahoning T – “fractured tibia”
Chickititas Favorite, Mar 8, Los Alamitos R
Arkyarkyarky, Mar 8, Oaklawn R – “catastrophic injury”
Krugerrand, Mar 9, Belmont S – “severe laminitis” (two years old)
Rush Express, Mar 10, Charles Town S – “flipped over, spinal fracture”
Aintnosugar Inmytank, Mar 10, Louisiana R – “acute, comminuted fracture”
Corky’s the Name, Mar 10, Mahoning S – “severe distention, declined overnight”
Red River Chase, Mar 12, Fair Grounds R – “shattered leg”
Get Like Me, Mar 12, Golden Gate R – “multiple fractures; complete ligament rupture”
Dynamite Dan, Mar 12, Oaklawn T (euthanized Mar 14) – “catastrophic injury”
Florida Boys, Mar 12, Penn R – “[multiple] fractures”
Love Totem, Mar 12, Turfway R – “epistaxis from both nostrils”
Tudox Lifting Off, Mar 13, Turfway R – “open, complete diaphyseal fracture”
Stormie Court, Mar 14, Fair Grounds R – “open, displaced fracture”
Battalion Won, Mar 14, Golden Gate T – “[broke both front legs]; open ruptures”
Gallant Bid, Mar 14, Gulfstream R – “went wrong in the right hind”
Sky Chaparral, Mar 14, Mahoning T – “bled and lame after morning work”
Nine Point Five, Mar 16, Gulfstream W T
Play Me a Memory, Mar 18, Parx T – “bone fragments protruding through the skin”
Scam, Mar 19, Gulfstream W S – “colic impaction” (ten years old, 58 races)
Emely Heart, Mar 20, Turfway R – “[multiple] fractures, extensive soft tissue damage”
Bostaleto, Mar 21, Gulfstream R – “was pulled up in distress”
A P Dancer, Mar 21, Oaklawn T – “cannon fracture”
Starting Point, Mar 22, Belmont T – “sustained leg injury – euthanasia”
Winning Knockout, Mar 23, Penn T – “[multiple] fractures”
Midday Prayer, Mar 24, Parx T – “found dead in her stall – cecal rupture”
Rox Dene, Mar 25, Gulfstream T
Creative Award, Mar 26, Gulfstream T – “fetlock failure”
Glory Stars, Mar 26, Oaklawn R – “catastrophic injury”
Morning Princess, Mar 27, Tampa Bay R
Flokie, Mar 29, Los Alamitos R
Bravely Bold, Mar 29, Tampa Bay R – “fractured P1”
Purgatory, Mar 31, Charles Town S – “infection post-surgery”
Laguna Spirit, Mar 31, Gulfstream T
The Cullinan Dream, Mar 31, Los Alamitos S – “four-day diarrhea prior to death”
Peter’s Project, Apr 1, Belmont S – “colic, worsened throughout day…euthanasia”
Chance for Cash, Apr 1, Charles Town S – “equine protozoal myeloencephalitis”
Musical Lia, Apr 1, Gulfstream T – “disarticulated fetlock, open fracture”
Royal Callan Rocks, Apr 2, Los Alamitos T
Kahului, Apr 2, Oaklawn R – “ruptured vein in the pelvic cavity, hypovolemic shock”
Smiling Ali, Apr 2, Santa Anita T – “probable cardiac event”
Lay It On the Line, Apr 3, Parx S – “illness”
Mimi and Charley, Apr 3, Parx T – “[broken] femur”
Enchanting Eva, Apr 4, Golden Gate T
Joan’s Delight, Apr 4, Oaklawn T – “sesamoid fracture”
Blessed Halo, Apr 4, Palm Meadows (FL) T
City Roc, Apr 4, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Lost for Words, Apr 5, Gulfstream T
Tizaprincessa, Apr 5, Tampa Bay R – “comminuted fracture”
Golden Tapit, Apr 8, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Shanghai Zeus, Apr 9, Gulfstream S – “colic, torsion”
Emery Parker, Apr 10, Mahoning T – “suspected fracture fetlock/pastern”
Blowinthebluesaway, Apr 10, Oaklawn R – “fractured shoulder”
Chromie, Apr 11, Los Alamitos R
Just a Duke, Apr 11, Tampa Bay R – “comminuted fracture”
La Dorada Czech, Apr 15, Los Alamitos S – “endotoxemia and/or septicemia”
Bird Walk, Apr 15, Mahoning S – “pneumonia, lung abscess” (coming off first race)
M C Hamster, Apr 15, Santa Anita T – “fractured ankle”
Shes Our Dasher, Apr 16, Los Alamitos T – “phalanx protruding through the skin”
Cabot Cove, Apr 16, Penn T – “[multiple] fractures”
Pals Invader, Apr 17, Belmont T – “sustained leg injury at the 7/8 pole”
Mirandus, Apr 17, Gulfstream T
Isla’s Toy, Apr 17, Los Alamitos R – “[multiple] fractures and ruptures”
Muskoka Wonder, Apr 17, Oaklawn R – “catastrophic injury”
Anita Lucky Break, Apr 17, Penn T – “fractured shoulder”
Belle Mar, Apr 18, Gulfstream T
R Moody Women, Apr 19, Gulfstream T
Richest Gifts, Apr 19, Gulfstream T
Appealing Briefs, Apr 23, Belmont S – “euthanized due to poor prognosis of cellulitis”
Dermot, Apr 23, Gulfstream R – “took a bad step”
Mrs. Miniver, Apr 24, Gulfstream R – “heart attack” (three years old)
Last Renegade, Apr 24, Santa Anita T – “hit rail, fractured pelvis, hemorrhagic shock”
Rockys Warrior, Apr 26, Oaklawn R – “carpus fracture”
Midnight Sway, Apr 26, Oaklawn R – “fetlock fracture”
Jenny D, Apr 27, Charles Town T – “hit another horse, never got up”
Sean’s Idea, Apr 30, Gulfstream R – “went wrong in the right hind”
Johnny Utah, Apr 30, Mahoning S – “colic” (eight years old, 56 races)
Irked, May 2, Gulfstream R – “pulled up in distress”
O’Bushido, May 4, Belmont S – “found deceased in stall”
Harpy Eagle, May 4, Penn T – “hoof”
Call Paul, May 6, Belmont T – “sustained injury to LH leg…necessitating euthanasia”
Missandei, May 7, Gulfstream R
Eat the Ticket, May 7, Tampa Bay S – “pleuropneumonia”
Arky Vaughan, May 8, Golden Gate T
War Bridle, May 8, Parx T (euthanized May 12) – “acute catastrophic slab fracture”
Giant Dreams, May 9, Charles Town S – “paralyzed artenoid”
Law Degree, May 9, Gulfstream W T
Rowboat Romeo, May 9, Los Alamitos T – “catastrophic fracture; severe hemorrhage”
Tap the Wire, May 9, Los Alamitos R
Ailish’s Buttercup, May 10, Golden Gate T- “[multiple] fractures and ruptures”
Echo Bay, May 10, Penn S – “colic”
Tailback, May 10, Santa Anita T – “fracture of the right front leg”
Miss Casuarina, May 13, Charles Town S – “found dead, swollen neck”
Conquest Sabre Cat, May 14, Golden Gate R – “multiple open fractures”
Gracias Adios, May 14, Parx T – “this horse collapsed and died”
Heckler’s Veto, May 15, Charles Town T – “comminuted, dislocated fracture”
Flight Deck, May 15, Tampa Bay R – “open, disarticulated fetlock”
Schiller’s Lit, May 18, Belmont T (euthanized May 21) – “acutely lame”
Lil Morning Star, May 21, Belmont T – “injury to left front leg”
Ranita, May 21, Gulfstream R (euthanized May 22)
Brennivin, May 22, Charles Town T – “injured starting gate – head and neck”
I’ll Dash for Gold, May 22, Golden Gate S – “spinal cord compression, severe ataxia”
Pump Room, May 23, Gulfstream R – “[multiple] fractures”
unidentified, May 24, Los Alamitos T – “comminuted, complete, displaced fracture”
Jabber Now, May 24, Los Alamitos R (euthanized May 26)
Shock Therapy, May 25, Belmont S – “pleuropneumonia, laminitis”
Bluegrass Jamboree, May 28, Belmont T – “cardiovascular collapse – expired on track”
Malibu Morning, May 29, Los Alamitos R – “injured, euthanized”
Bronze Star, May 30, Penn T – “[multiple] fractures”
Lady Love, May 30, Tampa Bay R – “pelvic fracture”
Truck Salesman, May 31, Belmont T – “leg injury while breezing, euthanized on track”
Brahe, May 31, Belmont T – “injuries to both front legs…euthanasia on track”
Abraxan, May 31, Belmont T – “leg injury necessitating euthanasia”
Alittlevodka, May 31, Churchill R – “comminuted fractures”
Grimm Resolve, Jun 2, Los Alamitos S
Shared Silence, Jun 2, Mountaineer R – “fractured sesamoids”
Too Fast to Pass, Jun 3, Belmont R (euthanized Jun 12) – “injury to left front”
Mary Jane’s Double, Jun 3, Lone Star R – “leg fracture, extensive hemorrhage”
Chouchou de Boo, Jun 4, Belmont T – “several injuries…euthanized”
Freedom Prince, Jun 5, Belmont S – “taken to hospital…euthanized”
Jive Talkin, Jun 6, Golden Gate T
Talako, Jun 7, Belmont R – “catastrophic injury…euthanized on track”
I Love Sorrento, Jun 7, Los Alamitos T
Lightsaber, Jun 7, Santa Anita T – “unrecoverable fracture…humanely euthanized”
Retrofit, Jun 8, Fonner T
Always Secret, Jun 8, Lone Star R – “heat stress in test barn after race”
Finally the One, Jun 8, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Jackies Dream, Jun 8, Tampa Bay T – “fractured humerus”
Giant Pulpit, Jun 9, Lone Star T – “heart attack” (six years old)
Doorag Jimmy, Jun 10, Louisiana R – “sudden death”
I’llmakeitanywhere, Jun 11, Thistledown T – “displaced fracture”
Sky High Interest, Jun 12, Finger Lakes S – “flipped…sustained head injury”
Billy, Jun 12, Tampa Bay S
Last Shani, Jun 13, Glenwood at Middleburg R – “collapsed and died”
Wire to Wire Tigah, Jun 13, Golden Gate R – “went wrong”
Autobahn Express, Jun 13, Parx T – “numerous comminuted vertebral fractures”
Candy Kettle Corn, Jun 13, Thistledown R (euthanized Jun 15) – “fractures both knees”
Put It On Detti, Jun 14, Gulfstream R – “went wrong”
Pajama Tops, Jun 16, Penn T – “[multiple] fractures”
Mystical Song, Jun 17, Belmont S – “found dead in stall…gastrointestinal disease”
For D’s Knight, Jun 17, Lone Star R – “[multiple] fractures; torn tendons and ligaments”
Transistor, Jun 17, Palm Meadows (FL) T
Koa Kani, Jun 17, Tampa Bay S – “colic”
Smidge, Jun 18, Belmont R – “sustained injury to left rear leg”
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jun 18, Gulfstream T
Leggolas, Jun 18, Los Alamitos T
Big Red Valentine, Jun 18, Santa Anita S
Cloud, Jun 18, Saratoga T – “sustained leg injury breezing”
Champagne Moment, Jun 19, Evangeline R – “closed fracture”
Tun Tun, Jun 20, Charles Town R – “returned lame, euthanized on track”
That’s a Bingo, Jun 20, Northfield R – “collapsed on track, died before I got there”
Strictly Biz, Jun 20, Santa Anita R – “fractured knee”
Liam’s Lucky Charm, Jun 22, Gulfstream T
Handsome Coyote, Jun 22, Tampa Bay R – “disarticulated fetlock, ligament damage”
Bonspiel, Jun 23, Belmont T – “fracture, surgery failed, euthanized”
Hellagood, Jun 23, Grants Pass R – “busted an aneurysm”
Young Dasher, Jun 23, Los Alamitos S – “severe pneumonia, two weeks duration”
Canrunalittle, Jun 24, Evangeline R – “trauma” (chart: “collapsed in apparent distress”)
Hawks Main Interest, Jun 24, Grants Pass R – “fractured front leg”
Huntington Drive, Jun 24, Penn R – “[multiple] fractures, torn ligament”
Up and Ready, Jun 26, Los Alamitos S – “acute laminitis following castration”
Equilibrio, Jun 26, Los Alamitos R – “injured, pulled up, euthanized”
Option Value, Jun 27, Belmont T – “sustained injury, vanned off, euthanized”
Dapper Dan, Jun 27, Great Meadow R – “hit stone wall and fell…euthanized on course”
Prince Jet, Jun 27, Lone Star S – “colic”
Nana Shila, Jun 27, Los Alamitos R – “fatally injured”
Blissful Breeze, Jun 27, Parx T – “[multiple] fractures, ligaments completely ruptured”
Mr Dejavu, Jun 27, San Luis Rey T
Ready to Rocket, Jun 27, Thistledown R (euthanized Jun 30) – “displaced slab fracture”
Wild Indy, Jun 29, Lone Star R – “open, complete, highly comminuted fractures”
Bucky Be Lucky, Jun 29, Parx R – “[multiple] severe fractures”
Street Gambler, Jun 30, Golden Gate S – “complete hip fracture; hemorrhage”
Opalescent, Jun 30, Thistledown R – “fractured knee”
Warren, Jul 2, Los Alamitos S – “colic, distended intestine, extensive hemorrhages”
This Is Us, Jul 3, Los Alamitos R – “open fracture, complete luxation of the fetlock”
Jess Bet Me, Jul 5, Los Alamitos R – “[multiple] fractures, [multiple] complete ruptures”
Arties Game, Jul 6, Louisiana R – “fell…euthanized”
Exclamation Point, Jul 8, Delaware R
Kelly’s Secret, Jul 8, Finger Lakes T – “fracture to LF sesamoid – euthanized”
Lovely Lilia, Jul 11, Del Mar T – “[multiple] fractures; [multiple] complete ruptures”
Alltime Favorite, Jul 11, Los Alamitos R (euth Jul 13) – “multiple displaced fractures”
Ilchester Cheetah, Jul 11, Monmouth R – “injured, pulled up, euthanized”
Eagle Down, Jul 11, Ruidoso R – “bled out” (after “winning”)
Celebration, Jul 12, Belmont S – “euthanized after battling pleuropneumonia”
Yellow Brick Road, Jul 12, Belmont T – “suffered injury near finish line – euthanized”
Crater Rim, Jul 12, Belmont R – lacerated tendon”
Tacy, Jul 12, Los Alamitos R – “open fracture; complete rupture, [multiple] ligaments”
Bourbon High, Jul 14, Belmont T – “sesamoid fracture”
Hopper Hunter, Jul 16, Thistledown R – “suffered a catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Cleon Jones, Jul 20, Belmont S – “chronic severe laminitis…euthanized”
The Armenian, Jul 21, Del Mar S – “focal serosal hemorrhages [in] colon”
Miss Mercken, Jul 22, Indiana R – “clipped heels and fell”
Apollon, Jul 24, Saratoga T – “cardiovascular collapse” (two years old)
Supercharged, Jul 25, Charles Town R – “taken up lame…euthanized on track”
Muffins Revenge, Jul 30, Arlington R – “took a bad step…euthanized on track”
Pasta, Jul 30, Belmont S – “injuries sustained in fall necessitated euthanasia”
Snow Pack, Aug 2, Golden Gate R – “complete rupture of [multiple] ligaments”
Shiny Copper Penny, Aug 5, Saratoga S – “experienced sudden death”
Bf Field Notes, Aug 7, Los Alamitos S – “spinal cord compression, aortic rupture”
Endowment, Aug 8, Ellis R – “slab fracture” (of previously operated-on leg)
My Lila, Aug 8, Laurel R – “catastrophic injury…euthanized on track”
Secret Tonight, Aug 8, Los Alamitos R – “complete fracture of the scapula”
Libertyrun, Aug 9, Ellis R – “went wrong, fell”
Brag On Me, Aug 11, Saratoga T – “tibia fracture”
Jumped Bail, Aug 11, Thistledown R – “eased due to catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Wicked Mistress, Aug 12, Finger Lakes T – “slab fracture while breezing”
Galaxy Master, Aug 13, Golden Gate S – “horse started shaking, collapsed and died”
Lady C, Aug 16, Saratoga R – “took a bad step”
Rebel Teen, Aug 19, Batavia R – “collapsed and expired on the track”
Determined One, Aug 19, Belmont T – “cardiovascular collapse”
First Appeal, Aug 20, Saratoga R – “euthanized [for] severe injuries”
New Day Dawning, Aug 22, Belmont T – “sesamoid fracture…euthanized”
Peek It Up, Aug 22, Los Alamitos R – “injured…requiring euthanasia”
My Sweet Lou, Aug 23, Golden Gate R – “multiple fractures [and] complete ruptures”
Vvr Barn Find, Aug 23, Sweetwater R – “dislocated shoulder”
El Divo Moves, Aug 23, Sweetwater R – “broken back”
Skinny Love, Aug 23, Sweetwater R – “broken back”
Irreproachable, Aug 24, Del Mar T – “[multiple] fractures and ruptures”
Con He Win, Aug 26, Finger Lakes R – “broke through the gate, ran through the rail”
Heraway, Aug 26, Parx R – “suffered a catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Cook Memories, Aug 27, Arlington R – “took a bad step, flipped, euthanized”
Adriatic Son, Aug 27, Los Alamitos S – “found dead in stall – colon rupture”
Market Garden, Aug 28, Ellis R – “comminuted fractures, tearing of ligaments”
Allurstra, Aug 28, Gulfstream R – “suffered a catastrophic injury”
Own the Outcome, Aug 28, Saratoga T – “fracture…euthanized”
Pot of Hunny, Aug 29, Saratoga R – “fell heavily…euthanized on track”
Ready to Escape, Aug 30, Belmont S – “colic…euthanized”
Streets, Aug 30, Golden Gate T (euthanized Aug 31)
Perfection, Aug 30, Saratoga R – “suffered a catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Plum Dandy, Aug 31, Del Mar S – “accident”
Highly Uncertain, Aug 31, Saratoga S – “colic”
Obsidian Flow, Aug 31, Saratoga T – “[multiple fractures]”
Zunith Moon, Aug 31, Saratoga T – “fractured leg”
All About Clara, Sep 2, Louisiana R – “fell…euthanized”
Siena’s Ticket, Sep 2, Saratoga S – “severe laminitis”
Happyandiknowit, Sep 4, Penn R – “catastrophic injury, fell, humanely euthanized”
Samborella, Sep 4, Saratoga R – “took bad steps…euthanized”
Island Rock, Sep 5, Charles Town R – “returned lame, euthanized on track”
Mean Sophia, Sep 5, Del Mar R – “fractured leg”
Billy the Hott, Sep 5, Los Alamitos R
Giuseppe the Great, Sep 5, Saratoga S – “severe laminitis”
Snake Doctor, Sep 7, Kentucky R – “fractures, massive amount of soft tissue damage”
Bob E McGee, Sep 13, Los Alamitos R – “fell”
Chief Commander, Sep 14, Saratoga T – “lame after breeze – pelvis…euthanized”
New Delhi, Sep 17, Gulfstream R – “suffered a catastrophic injury, fell heavily”
Steel City Brieze, Sep 17, Thistledown R – “fell, suffering a catastrophic injury”
One Fat Kat, Sep 18, Laurel R – “sustain[ed] an injury…euthanized on the track”
Mr Jaggers, Sep 18, Saratoga T – “injury to RF leg…euthanized”
Shirelle, Sep 19, Saratoga T – “collapsed and died after breezing” (two years old)
She’s Got Heart, Sep 20, Golden Gate T
Tatterazzi, Sep 21, Belmont T – “[multiple] fractures”
Sea Sparkle, Sep 23, Belmont S – “horse found dead – colic of undetermined duration”
Gideon Seelster, Sep 24, Monticello R (euthanized Sep 25)
Talent Scout, Sep 24, Pimlico R – “sustained an injury, euthanized on the track”
Thisonesfordougie, Sep 24, Presque Isle R – “fell” (first race)
Unrighteous, Sep 26, Saratoga T – “collapsed and died” (three years old)
Tormenta, Sep 27, Churchill R – “[multiple] fractures, severe soft tissue damage”
Gold Star Babs, Sep 30, Tioga S – “unresolved colitis”
Cool Hunter, Oct 1, Golden Gate R – “euthanized after injuring his fetlock”
Fancy Twirl, Oct 3, Saratoga S – “laminitis in all four feet”
Tikhvin Flew, Oct 4, Belmont R – “took bad steps”
Bold Escape, Oct 4, Foxfield R – “possible broken neck”
Bustin Scones, Oct 5, Belmont S – “euthanized for colic”
Miss Jill, Oct 5, Finger Lakes R – “fracture to right front limb”
Eddie’s Gift, Oct 6, Finger Lakes T – “fractured shoulder”
Kaliche Gold, Oct 6, Finger Lakes T (euthanized Oct 20) – “fractured tibia”
Superficial, Oct 6, Santa Anita S – “stable accident” (two years old)
Nero’s Fiddle, Oct 8, Belmont R – “took bad steps”
Blackjack, Oct 9, Belmont S – “cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy”
Alysinawonderland, Oct 9, Belmont S – “horse was found dead in the stall”
Ministers of Money, Oct 9, Golden Gate R – “major injury to the left foreleg”
Niente, Oct 11, Belmont R – “injury to the right front”
unidentified, Oct 11, Los Alamitos S – “cardiovascular”
It’s Cold Out, Oct 17, Finger Lakes S – “found deceased in stall 9”
Harris Bay, Oct 19, Belmont T – “comminuted fractures”
Candy Classic, Oct 19, Thistledown R – “suffered catastrophic injury”
Hedda, Oct 21, Saratoga T
Annapolis Hall, Oct 22, Batavia S – “presumed colic worsened”
Patriot Lady, Oct 23, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved colic”
Hit It Up, Oct 23, Los Alamitos R (euthanized Oct 28) – “[possible] spine injury”
Heeza Prince, Oct 23, Will Rogers R – “broke down”
Dulce Suenos, Oct 23, Will Rogers R – “broke down”
Satish, Oct 24, Great Meadow R – “hit fence, fell, vanned off, euthanized”
Hemlock, Oct 25, Belmont T – “displaced, comminuted fractures; euthanized on track”
Maddy Black, Oct 27, Finger Lakes R – “fractured limb, euthanasia on track”
Rock N Warrior, Nov 1, Belmont T (euthanized Dec 30) – “condylar fracture”
Look At My Hooves, Nov 1, Golden Gate R – “seriously injured after the wire”
High Knuckles, Nov 3, Belmont T – “pulled up severely lame…euthanized”
Beautiful Amaila, Nov 5, Belmont T – “sustained injury to it legs, euthanized on track”
Rebuff, Nov 5, Churchill R – “broke down”
Celtic Miracle, Nov 6, Los Alamitos R
Absolutely Aiden, Nov 7, Keeneland R – “suffered an injury and fell”
Giovante, Nov 7, Mahoning R – “suffered a catastrophic injury”
Zanzi Win, Nov 7, Pine Mountain R – “fell…euthanized on the course”
Just a Whim, Nov 7, Pine Mountain R – “fell…euthanized on the course”
Golden Zapper, Nov 8, Belmont T – “sustained injury…euthanized”
Unbridled Mischief, Nov 9, Belmont T – “multiple fractures…euthanized on track”
Red Ice, Nov 10, Belmont S
Winning Impression, Nov 12, Churchill R – “bad step, broke down”
Duchamp, Nov 13, Golden Gate T
Barcode, Nov 16, Parx R – “suffered a catastrophic injury near the quarter pole”
Awesome Elaine, Nov 18, Santa Anita S – “colic”
Moochie, Nov 19, Laurel R – “sustained an injury, euthanized on the track”
Mr. Tag, Nov 22, Aqueduct R – “vanned off,” euthanized
Sky of Hook, Nov 22, Aqueduct R – “injuries necessitating euthanasia”
Stay Fond, Nov 27, Aqueduct R – “suffered an injury to her right front leg”
Tied Up, Nov 27, Aqueduct R – “returned in distress, collapsed fatally” (five years old)
Thursday, Nov 29, Aqueduct R – “fractured both sesamoids LF leg”
Dream High, Dec 2, Turfway R – “open fracture”
Racing N Lace, Dec 5, Los Alamitos R
Dorothy’s Star, Dec 10, Belmont T – “humeral fracture”
Mesmerizingpegasus, Dec 11, Charles Town R – “pulled up lame, euthanized on track”
And He’s Loose, Dec 13, Hawthorne R – “took a bad step…euthanized on track”
Thru Lady, Dec 16, Los Alamitos S
Penelope Rose, Dec 16, Santa Anita T – “fractured humerus”
Super Dancer, Dec 18, Laurel R – “suffered a catastrophic injury, euthanized on track”
Linkjack Hanover, Dec 18, Yonkers R – “euthanasia necessitated by [racing] injury”
Hit It Once More, Dec 19, Aqueduct R – “dual sesamoid fracture”
Love Wins, Dec 19, Golden Gate S
Cairo Beauty, Dec 20, Belmont T (euthanized Dec 30) – “complication during surgery”
Vermont Billy, Dec 23, Belmont T – “LF leg injury…euthanized due to poor prognosis”
Dudes Got Game, Dec 26, Gulfstream R – “heart attack” (two years old)
Ebeko, Dec 27, Santa Anita R – “sustained an injury to his left front leg”
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